Crime Rate in Willesden Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willesden Green

The total recorded crimes in Willesden Green, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willesden Green crime rate of 1.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Willesden Green, encompassing approximately 122,118 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
Willesden Green Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Grunwick Close with total crimes: 11
  • Deacon Road with total crimes: 11
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Willesden Green?

To understand the safety of Willesden Green, we need to analyze Willesden Green crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Willesden Green reported a higher crime volume than the Brent average, with 1,429 crimes compared to 1,120. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Willesden Green witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Willesden Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brent average, with 2,421 crimes compared to 1,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Willesden Green witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Willesden Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Willesden Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Willesden Green has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Willesden Green crimes were 1,429. The crime rate of Willesden Green in 2024 was 11.70 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willesden Green were around 2,421 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.83 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willesden Green)CrimesRank (Willesden Green)CrimesRank (Willesden Green)
Harlesden & Kensal Green274 31,653 33,175 1
Kilburn306 21,832 13,097 2
Stonebridge307 11,626 43,012 3
Queensbury259 41,691 22,165 9
Roundwood228 91,618 52,593 4
Dollis Hill240 71,330 92,504 5
Wembley Park249 51,387 81,704 14
Wembley Hill246 61,571 62,299 7
Queens Park180 101,184 112,180 8
Kenton177 111,213 102,038 10
Cricklewood & Mapesbury129 15936 141,870 11
Brondesbury Park150 131,038 131,785 12
Wembley Central176 121,175 121,746 13
Alperton146 14893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp101 17760 171,574 15
Barnhill118 16797 161,105 17
Sudbury95 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury67 19700 18699 21
Preston46 21403 21771 19
Tokyngton60 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park30 22270 22476 22

Willesden Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (66 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (65 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Robbery saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 523 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202555
March 202570
February 202559
January 202549
December 202450
November 202451
October 202444
September 202447
August 202436
July 20242

A total of 602 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202582
March 202566
February 202544
January 202555
December 202441
November 202465
October 202459
September 202445
August 202471

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202517
February 202511
January 202510
December 202413
November 202411
October 202412
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202513
February 202511
January 20253
December 20249
November 202415
October 202410
September 202410
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202518
March 202516
February 202512
January 202523
December 202425
November 202426
October 202415
September 202427
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 202414
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 202411
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202517
February 202513
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 202413
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 202414
November 20248
October 202414
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202517
February 202512
January 20257
December 202413
November 20247
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246

High Crime Locations Willesden Green in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Willesden Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Grunwick Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Deacon Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Windsor Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Willesden Green (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. High Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime1
6. Lechmere Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
7. Station Parade (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
8. Cooper Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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